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Date: June 8, 2023, 2:55 p.m.
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Date: 2023-06-19 11:29:00.000000
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Published by National Privacy Commission(NPC) on June 8, 2023.
Requested from NPC by R. Mindanao at 02:55 PM on
June 8, 2023.
Purpose: Research and Development
Date of Coverage: 01/01/2023 - 05/04/2023
Tracking no: #NPC-117522910586
I am writing to express my concern regarding the privacy vulnerabilities in the National ID system discussed in the article "#IDNating Lahat" available at https://link.medium.com/767F8mInsAb. The reliance on QR Codes for authentication poses potential risks of forgery and tampering, compromising the security and authenticity of the National IDs. Given the critical role of the National ID system, it is crucial for the National Privacy Commission to promptly comment on security measures being implemented by Philsys , PSA. I'm hoping for your feedback on the privacy issues brought out on the link
Dear Rimar Mindanao, Greetings from the National Privacy Commission (NPC)! Thank you for your request dated 11 June 2023 at 02:55 P.M. under Executive Order No. 2, s. 2016, on Freedom of Information (FOI) in the Executive Branch. Your request You are expressing your concern regarding the privacy vulnerability of the National ID system. Response to your request While we aim to provide information whenever possible, in this instance, your inquiry is not a valid FOI request. Nonetheless, we appreciate your concern and diligence in bringing attention to the alleged privacy vulnerabilities of the National ID system. We acknowledge the critical role of the National ID system and understand the importance of ensuring its privacy and security. In light of your request, we have promptly forwarded your concerns to the NPC Data Security and Technology Standards Division (DSTSD) for their comments on the privacy issues raised in your inquiry. The DSTSD will thoroughly review the security measures being implemented by Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) and provide their insights and recommendations regarding the mentioned privacy vulnerabilities. Once we receive feedback from the DSTSD, we will ensure to share their comments and recommendations with you. Thank you for taking the time to express your concerns and for your dedication to safeguarding privacy. We value your feedback and remain committed to ensuring the privacy and security of every data processing system. Your right to request a review If you are unhappy with this response to your FOI request, you may ask us to carry out an internal review of the response by writing to Privacy Commissioner Atty. John Henry D. Naga at [email protected]. Your review request should explain why you are dissatisfied with this response and should be made within 15 calendar days from the date you received this letter. We will complete the review and tell you about the result within 30 calendar days from the date we receive your review request. Thank you. Respectfully, https://www.foi.gov.ph/help FOI Officer